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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Really want to play this! Looks so good, and the performance is so smooth. Will just have to wait a few years for it to go on sale.

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

It’s pretty much the only thing that rhymes with nookie.

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

OMG this looks so good. Wishlisted 🙏

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

‪Please give us the ability to sort our Xbox library by most played (in hours).‬

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Cool so like if you hit a tough boss can you backtrack and level up or find a better weapon (etc) and then come back stronger later?

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

My main concern with Mina is the difficulty. I prefer RPGs where I can grind, level up, build my character to get stronger, etc. I'm worried with Mina I’ll hit a wall like Dark Souls, which I always bounce off. How tough is it?

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Looks cool. I dig the art style.

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

100%! I jumped back into BOTW recently and am finally finishing it. It’s stunning on the Switch 2, buttery smooth and never skips a beat. Gorgeous in handheld too at 1080p.

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

#Wipeout 3: Special Edition is the PAL-exclusive, definitive 32-bit AG racer for the original #PlayStation. Pushed the hardware to its limit at 512x384 resolution, packed 16 new and remastered tracks, a legendary soundtrack, and wrapped it all in hyper-clean minimalism by #TheDesignersRepublic.

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Just wandering through #Hyrule and taking it all in. A few moments from the journey so far. #Zelda #BreathOfTheWild

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Latest issue of Now Playing is out! Wrote about my current obsession with #LegendofZelda #BreathOfTheWild, diving into why performance upgrades on #Switch2 turned a game I shelved years ago into one of the best I’ve ever played. @superjumpmagazine.com #BOTW #Zelda

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Now Playing at SUPERJUMP, Issue 42

What are you playing?

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

A few screenshots of CAVE’s legendary #DoDonPachi on PS1. Pure 32-bit pixel art magic with dense bullet-hell patterns, screen-filling swarms, and a generous score-reset system that keeps the game accessible to us mere mortals. Still best played by flipping your TV on its side too. #Shmup #PixelArt

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Reaching Hidden Gems Vol. 50 feels surreal! I’ve been writing for this series since Vol. 2, and highlighting underrated games never gets old. Big shout out to my friends at @superjumpmagazine.com who are just an awesome bunch of people and a community I'm proud to be part of. Here’s to 50 more! 🎮✨

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Same. It’s really shocking. And terrifying. Thinking of all those affected.

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Glad to hear you’re OK ❤️

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

OMG just saw it. That’s awful. Feeling so sad for those affected.

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

A few #RickHenderson screenshots. Been playing it on #Switch and love the look and feel: 16-bit #PixelArt, lovely cosmic backdrops, mesmerising bullet-hell bosses, and a pulsing techno soundtrack that fits the action like a glove. Having global leaderboards is the icing on the cake too. #indiegame

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Wrote about the beautiful pixel-art #shmup #RickHenderson for @superjumpmagazine.com's Hidden Gems series. It’s a roguelike but still has that old-school arcade feeling where every run lives or dies on your skills. It's clearly a nod to #Steredenn but I loved that too & welcome more of the formula.

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Hidden Gems of Game Design Vol 45

Unearthing Spooky Express, Jail Dice: Roll to Break, Rick Henderson, and Champions of Regnum

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Seems I was in a sci-fi combat mood picking my Games of the Year for 2025: #BallisticNG, an anti-grav racer with incredible Wipeout-era energy; #StarofProvidence, a brutal twin-stick roguelite; and #StarRacer, a retro combat racer with a SNES-era F-Zero vibe. Here's the @superjumpmagazine.com link:

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50 Outstanding Games Released in 2025

The ultimate celebration of 2025's best video games

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Some #TurboOverkill screenshots I took. Gory cyberpunk carnage, beefy guns, over-the-top aerial movement, and a chainsaw leg that turns every slide into a brutal finishing move. This is pure boomer-shooter insanity and I mean that as the highest praise. @apogeeent.com

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Been loving #TurboOverkill. One of those shooters that understands speed, excess, and non-stop action. Feels like it was made by people who understand what makes classic shooters so good, with super satisfying movement and weapon variety. My piece in Now Playing @superjumpmagazine.com Issue 38:

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Now Playing at SUPERJUMP: Issue 38

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

I watched some gameplay of this and it wasn't really doing it for me either. These days I prefer my games more serious in tone. Soft visuals on console didn't help too.

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

It's a baffling decision considering we've been asking for more Bluepoint-style games for years. Just remastering Bloodborne would have made them millions.

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

If only they'd made a spiritual successor to Titanfall. Imagine a gritty single-player campaign with mechs, dragons, campaign DLC... would have been legendary.

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Thanks for sharing those pics, shame I won't be in Japan until after its finished.

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Such a great video guys. Dark, moody visuals, sharp editing, and Cat’s narration is excellent. Timeless piece from Brandon too. As a big Ghost in the Shell fan, I hadn’t dug into Mamoru Oshii’s back catalogue, but Angel’s Egg is a must-watch for me now. Bravo, the quality bar is seriously high.

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Loved this video on Angel’s Egg and its lasting influence on gaming. Explores how the 1985 #anime still shapes the mood & imagination of #GameDesign today. Based on Brandon R. Chinn’s brilliant piece for @superjumpmagazine.com. Reminds me I really have to sit down and watch #GhostInTheShell 2 asap.

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How the Haunting and Mysterious Angel's Egg Influenced Video Games

YouTube video by SUPERJUMP

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Having a blast with this one. Beyond Sunset is a cyberpunk boomer shooter built on GZDoom with aggressive combat, punchy guns, and a katana that reflects bullets Jedi-style. With RPG layers and sprawling levels, it’s like Duke 3D meets Deus Ex. #indiegame #FPS #boomershooter @superjumpmagazine.com

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Back with another Hidden Gem for SuperJump, this time it's Beyond Sunset. Newish boomer shooter with cheeky humour, 2D sprites, huge levels and RPG elements. Shout-out to @gwbycer.bsky.social for championing the GemCraft series, and to Anonymous for the heartfelt Zoo Tycoon piece. #indiegame #FPS

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Hidden Gems of Game Design Vol 43

Unearthing the Gemcraft series, Beyond Sunset, and Zoo Tycoon

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Been playing #NeonInferno lately and it’s genuinely awesome. @zenoviainteractive.bsky.social (who also made Steel Asssault) is back with big, bold pixel-art again, but this one also has some slick lighting effects that look great, and the two-layer combat is unique & engaging. #indiedev #indiegame

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

New piece is up for Now Playing at @superjumpmagazine.com Issue 37! Lately I've been loving Neon Inferno on Switch. It's a cyberpunk run ’n’ gun side-scroller with gorgeous pixel art, and some surprisingly smart mechanics. #neoninferno #indiedev #indiegame

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Now Playing at SUPERJUMP: Issue 37

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

BallisticNG hits me right in the Wipeout obsession zone. It’s fast, brutal, and perfect on headphones with the right soundtrack. Makes me wish Sony would revive the Wipeout franchise already. Plus I’ve been spending way too long grabbing screenshots in replay mode. #BallisticNG #Wipeout #RacingGames

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Just sharing a new feature I wrote for @superjumpmagazine.com. BallisticNG is high-speed anti-gravity racing with a brutal learning curve and flow-state gameplay that’s hard to beat. As a huge Wipeout fan, this was an unreal find. Still having a blast playing it. #BallisticNG #Wipeout #RacingGames

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Meet the Dark Souls of Racing Games: BallisticNG

A love letter to Wipeout, with a skill check from Hell

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Rytmos (2023) is a cozy, laid-back puzzle game on Steam that pairs chilled line-drawing gameplay with genre-hopping music. It plays like a tour through various musical traditions, and it’s absolutely worth checking out. Especially on good headphones or speakers. #IndieGames #PuzzleGames #SteamDeck

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Found a lovely little hidden gem this month for @superjumpmagazine.com: Rytmos (Steam). I expected a rhythm game, but it’s a chill line-drawing puzzler where each cube builds a unique track. Here’s the link to the article:

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Hidden Gems of Game Design Vol 42

Unearthing Kokoro Clover Season 1, Rytmos, and the original Grand Theft Auto

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

Not surprised really. Every COD for the past few years has felt like a cut n paste.

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Spent so many hours on this as a kid. The music and sound were so good and pulled me straight into the world, but the real magic was the map editor. I’d spend hours building custom maps and my best mate would come over to play them. Great memories.

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

I had Teknopathetic in my head for like a month after writing this

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Can confirm this is accurate. BallisticNG offers some of the purest anti-gravity racing highs you can get. Modern classic. Essential for any Wipeout purist.

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

So cool! Will this come to the Switch version?

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Sharing some #DeadCells screenshots, a game I've kept coming back to for years. The combat is addictive, the pixel art is fluid, and the gameplay still surprises me with new routes, weapons, and secrets every time I jump back in. Such a solid release. @superjumpmagazine.com #IndieGames #Roguelite

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